carbonylative

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adjective

That forms a carbonyl group, especially by combination with carbon monoxide

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Meanings

adjectivecarbonylative (not comparable)
  1. not comparablechemistryThat forms a carbonyl group, especially by combination with carbon monoxide

Origin

From carbonylate + -ive.

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APA

carbonylative. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carbonylative

MLA

“carbonylative.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carbonylative. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “carbonylative,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/carbonylative.

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